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Overview

Property

This recently renovated country villa is situated in a beautiful rural setting, nestled in a village in the valley below the Etruscan town of Cortona. It has been converted, in traditional Tuscan style, into seven fully-self-contained, apartments which sleep between 2 to 4 visitors. Each apartment has an open plan kitchen and lounge area plus separate bedroom and bathroom. All apartments have air conditioning, winter heating and WI-FI Internet access. All kitchens have a fridge, microwave or oven, electric hob, Kettle and Toaster. An Iron and Hair dryer are also provided. Bed and bath linen are included. The Girasole apartment is situated completely on the ground floor and is suitable for people with restricted mobility. Our guests can enjoy the large 12m x 6m swimming pool and barbecue area. The pool area is equipped with tables, chairs and loungers. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Tuscan hills and the lights of Cortona at night-time.

The Olivo apartment sleeps two and is located on the first floor and comprises;

A double bedroom ,

An open plan lounge and kitchen/dining room and

A toilet and shower room.

There is also a large terrace overlooking the pool and garden.

The apartment has air conditioning, winter heating and WI-FI Internet access. The kitchen has a fridge, oven, electric hob, Kettle and Toaster. There is an iron/board and hairdryer supplied in reception plus 2 clothes dryers for guests use. Bed and bath linen are included.

Our guests can enjoy the large 12m x 6m swimming pool and barbecue area (with sink). The pool area is equipped with tables, chairs and loungers. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Tuscan hills.

The surrounding gardens are particularly beautiful in spring and early summer, with colour and scent from the many rose bushes, jasmine and lavender. The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of September.

Sleeps 2

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

Parking

Garden

Swimming pool

Barbecue

Pets considered

Internet

Towels provided

Linens provided

Accept Credit Cards

Bookable online

About the Owner

Four Friends who are in love with Tuscany decided to club together and buy a property and convert it, in traditional Tuscan style, into apartments so that others could enjoy staying in the heart of Tuscany.

Joe is an interior designer and has Italian parents and speaks fluent Italian,

Chris is an architect

Colin is a Project Manager and

Ed is an accountant

so between us we had the skills required, but in reality it was a passion for this part of Italy which inspired us to renovate Le Casine.

We can arrange special interest tours such as; Wine Tasting - Tuscany's rolling hills and Mediterranean climate provide the perfect spot for the production (and drinking) of good quality wines. Cooking - Tuscany is meant for those who appreciate and love Italian cuisine and this region still takes pride in offering traditional Tuscan recipes. Cycling - A tour of Tuscany will take you through beautiful scenery with rolling hills, medieval architecture and views which will simply take your breath away. Painting - Tuscany is an inspirational location with stunning views and Mediterranean light to capture the imagination and enrich the spirit. Walking - Trek through the picturesque Tuscan countryside alive with wildlife and wild flowers or wander through medieval hamlets, exploring exquisite Churches and Castles. Weddings - We can take care of all the aspects of your wedding, from the church or civil service, the reception, photography, floral design, music, transport and accommodation.

Coast/Beach:

Being in the heart of Tuscany, Le Casine is about 150Km. to sea beaches on either the Mediterranean coast (beaches from Piombino to Punta Hidalgo) or Adriatic coast (beaches from Rimini to Ancona), but it is only 15Km. to beaches on Lake Trasimeno. The lake is clean and safe for swimming, safe for children and very warm during the summer months due to its shallow depth. It has well tended beaches and variety of watersports including sailing, windsurfing and diving.

Travel:

Airports at Perugia (60Km.), Florence (110Km.) and Pisa (200Km.) are the nearest airports but Rome is not too far away (240Km.) and you can hire a car at a special rate through some airlines.

By Car, the junction for Valdichiana on the motorway A1 / E35, which is the main motorway through the centre of Italy, is only 16 Km. from Fratta.

By Rail (Trenitalia)

Camucia-Cortona railway station is only 5 Km. and has regular train services to Rome, Florence, Perugia and Pisa

Apart from the wealth of Museums, churches and palaces, there are plenty of opportunities for those who want to go trekking, cycling, horse riding or simply walking to enjoy this beautiful landscape. There is a nearby Tennis club and close to us we have several Golf Clubs. One of the main features of walled Cortona are its winding and enchanting streets and cobbled lanes and the views of Val di Chiana and even Lake Trasimeno which is one of the locations where scenes for Under the Tuscan Sun were shot.

Cortona offers open-air operas in the Summer, classical concerts in churches and in the local theatre , jazz-festivals , wine and food tasting , medieval plays and lots of pizzerias and restaurants with terraces offer Tuscan specialities.

Like other medieval towns in Tuscany , roads tend to be steep and some are closed to traffic, so walking is the best way to discover the hidden gems of Cortona.

For young people keen on mountain bikes, the area is ideal. Montepulciano and Chianit, both famous for their wines and cheeses are only one to two hours away on lovely country-roads.

A wide choice of Tuscan cuisine specialities are offered by the local restaurants and tavernas and can also be savoured during the various country celebrations in the nearby villages. Dishes are prepared with extra virgin olive oil grown and produced locally. Many of the wines are produced on the local farms.

For more information on Cortona have a look at the Cortona Tourist Board's web site.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Booking Notes:
Payment Terms
A booking can be held for 3 days with no deposit.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of the confirmed booking. This is non-refundable.
The balance is due eight weeks prior to arrival at the property.
A security deposit of €100 will also be required when you arrive at the apartment. This security deposit will be returned to you upon your departure (less any charges for accidental damage to the property).
There is a €25 surcharge per week for heating in winter time.

Changeover Day:
The normal changeover day is on Saturday, but please enquire as we can sometimes accommodate alternative changeover days.

Check In from16.00-20.00.
We can accept arrivals after 20.00 if notified in advance.

Check Out: 10:00 a.m.

Notes on prices:
Prices are for the property per week and are shown in UK £
There are discounts (up to a maximum of 15%) of:
* 5% for Early Bird bookings made by the end of February.
* 5% for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
* 5% for groups which book two or more apartments.
* 5% for guests returning for a subsequent time.
We can accept short stay bookings (3 days minimum) during low season periods.

Meals

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website

Notes:

Notes on accommodation:
The property boasts seven apartments, the four described here and the other three can be viewed by selecting Property Reference Nr. 118159o or IT 10248. Some apartments can sleep up to four guests and for a group the whole building could accommodate 15 to 19 guests so for a holiday with friends or acquaintances booking the entire building can provide a shared base but with the independence of separate apartments. There is a 5% discount for groups wishing to book two or more apartments.
Outside:
There is ample parking space and the surrounding gardens are particularly beautiful in spring and early summer, with colour and scent from the many rose bushes, jasmine and lavender. The extensive grounds contain a pool (12m x 6m) and a picnic area with tables, a barbeque and pergola.
The pool is open from the beginning of April until the end of September.

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